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Bonking, The Trots, and Endurance Nutrition Deep Dive - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: We all have individualized gut microbiomes, hydration, micro- and macronutrient needs. Therefore, we are the best person to...
Oct 7, 2024


Optimal Protein with Dr. Stuart Phillips
Our CEO, Geoff Yang, and the Apeiron Life experts sat down with Professor Stuart Phillips, PhD, to discuss the optimal amount of...
Sep 16, 2024


Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) refers to the energy required on the most basic level, including necessary functions such as breathing, regulating body temperature, and blood circulation. Every human requires calories to maintain this foundational level of energy expenditure. The RMR varies mainly depending on a person’s age, body size, and composition. Age - Those in growth stages, such as children, burn more calories per body mass to maintain their energy. Size -
Jul 15, 2024


Lactobacillus 101 & Your Gut Microbiome - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Lactobacillus species are naturally found in various environments, including the human gastrointestinal tract, soil, water,...
Apr 29, 2024


Butyrate 101 & Your Gut Microbiome - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: When we eat plant-based foods, some of the fibrous material passes through to our gut bacteria. Many types of bacteria...
Apr 22, 2024


Akkermansia 101 & Your Gut Microbiome - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Akkermansia muciniphila is a common gut bacteria, constituting approximately 1%–3% of the total gut microbiome. It is found...
Apr 15, 2024


Should You Get a Microbiome Test? - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Your gut microbiome, which is the collection of bacteria in your digestive system, is influenced by what you eat and can...
Apr 8, 2024


Canola Oil and Omega-6 Fats - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Just as tomatoes were domesticated and bred to be more appealing, rapeseed was also cultivated to be the plant oil it is...
Mar 4, 2024


What Oils Should You Use for Cooking? - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Oils are refined to increase their stability, shelf-life, smoke-point, and to neutralize flavor. Plant oils that have been...
Feb 25, 2024


Health Reset of Salt, Sugar, Caffeine, or Alcohol - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Some of you may be at the end of your 'Dry-January' challenge, but why stop there? Cravings, taste potency, and tolerance can...
Jan 21, 2024


Is a Calorie Just a Calorie? - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Hyper-focusing on the calories in your meals does not create healthy eating patterns, as the science is more complex than most people realize. Previously, we broke down the process required to alter body composition through the Calories In Calories Out equation. But we wanted to clarify that a calorie is not necessarily just a calorie when it comes to the lived environment. Scientifically, a nutritional calorie is the energy unit we receive from food. Carbohydrat
Dec 25, 2023


What is the Secret to Fat Loss? - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What is it: Confusion often surrounds weight as you may feel unable to control it and are receiving mixed messages from diet culture. One such question is, ‘Can you damage your metabolism?’ The straightforward answer is yes. However, unless it is due to a metabolic disorder like type 1 diabetes, it is not a permanent change to your metabolic process. Changes due to weight gain/loss, muscle gain/loss, or any other shifts in body status are not permanent but may take time and e
Dec 18, 2023


What is Body Fat? - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: There are two main types of fat within the human body. White adipose tissue (WAT) is a yellow substance with a simple cellular structure. However, it is an efficient energy storage system and an incredibly complex endocrine organ that secretes hormones and bioactive molecules known as adipokines. A healthy amount of fat is vital as it cushions our organs and insulates body heat. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is not as prevalent as WAT, but it has unique metabolic a
Dec 11, 2023


Alkaline Water and RO Filters - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Water is essential for daily functions, including carrying nutrients, oxygen, and waste to/from cells. The recommended amount...
Oct 16, 2023


Protein Quality Deep Dive - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Previously, we covered the timing and quantity of protein ; this article will focus on protein quality. Quality has multiple...
Aug 21, 2023


Protein & Our Muscles - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Maintaining longevity and health is more dependent upon protein than you might realize. Our muscles play a crucial role in...
Aug 14, 2023


Creatine Supplementation & Food Sources - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Creatine (C) is a natural chemical our body forms using three amino acids (glycine, methionine, and arginine), and three...
Jul 3, 2023


Apeiron Life Founder Geoff Yang's CGM Experience
We caught up with Apeiron Life Founder Geoff’s Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) experience as he tested out our new program, which helps you to monitor your blood glucose levels in real-time. It’s a great tool to allow you insight into how food, sleep, and movement affect your blood glucose levels. Geoff decided to explore the CGM experience to gain further insight into his personal reactions to specific foods and how different types of movement could play a role in his h
Jun 21, 2023


What is Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)? - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) involves wearing a small compact device that measures your blood glucose (BG) levels, giving real-time feedback and allowing you to make choices directly aligned with optimized health. Our blood glucose response is highly individualized, so a CGM can provide insight into responses and patterns to assist in developing a personalized nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle program. Understanding your blood glucose trends can help you m
Jun 12, 2023


What are Inositol Supplements? - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: In the body, inositol assists with areas such as cell signaling, insulin response, hormones, and neurotransmitters. It is a...
Jun 5, 2023
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